Hyderabad: The recent spell of heavy rains across Telangana has triggered a sharp rise in seasonal illnesses, causing significant strain on both public and private hospitals. Fever, gastroenteritis, and viral infections have seen a sudden surge, raising public concern.
Hyderabad’s Fever Hospital reported a notable increase in patient footfall, with doctors confirming that fever cases have doubled in just one week. Long queues began forming outside the outpatient department (OPD) early each morning, creating intense pressure on hospital management.
Health officials attributed the spread of diseases like dengue, malaria, and typhoid to stagnant water and unsanitary conditions following the rains. Similar cases have been reported from several districts across the state.
Private hospitals are also witnessing an unusual spike in patient admissions, especially for fever and viral infections. Emergency wards are under pressure, and demand for diagnostic tests has risen sharply. Delays in lab results and soaring treatment costs have added to the burden on families.
Doctors and nursing staff are working overtime to manage the crisis. ICU beds and ventilators are reportedly in short supply in some hospitals, particularly for pediatric patients. In response, several hospitals have established dedicated fever clinics to isolate and manage affected individuals.
Health experts have urged the public to drink safe water, eliminate stagnant water near homes, take mosquito-control measures, and seek immediate medical attention for any signs of fever or infection.
Municipal authorities have also been directed to accelerate sanitation and chlorination drives in affected localities to curb disease spread.
